BS in Interdisciplinary Research Bridging Academic Disciplines
120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Design Your Own Research-Focused Program with an Online Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Research Degree
These days, many traditional disciplines that used to be confined to 1 area of study may need to be combined in order for you to be successful in various fields. There are greater demands for people who are interdisciplinary in their skill set. That’s why Liberty’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interdisciplinary Research is customizable, allowing you to tailor your degree around 2 areas of study instead of just 1. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary research, you can be better prepared to pursue a wide variety of careers or continue on to graduate studies to further refine your skills.
Whatever your career goals, this degree can help give you the ability to apply new skills and knowledge to many unique and cutting-edge fields. Liberty’s program integrates the specific areas of study you need into a flexible program that can help you maximize your opportunities. You can decide what your career goals are and then break down the individual areas of study you need to be successful in that field. With our interdisciplinary research degree, you can build toward your future with an outside-the-box degree plan.
Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Research Online Degree?
Usually, a research-focused degree is something you find at the graduate level. Liberty University has created a program that allows you to gain research experience at the undergraduate level, challenge you to develop critical thinking skills, and equip you with the confidence needed to present your own unique findings. You can bring together 2 disciplines that may not always have been viewed as vocational partners, and in doing so, increase your marketability in the workforce.
Furthermore, Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This means you can be confident that the training and education we provide meet the highest level of academic standards. Whether you choose to enter the workforce right away or continue on to graduate studies, having an accredited degree can help you pursue your chosen path.
What Will You Study in Our BS in Interdisciplinary Research Online Degree?
When you begin our online interdisciplinary research degree, you can choose 2 areas of study that include 15 credits each to customize your degree. This can be done solely through Liberty or by utilizing transfer credit from outside colleges, military training, work experience, or on-the-job training. You can choose from areas of study such as business, government, religion, communication, digital arts, and more.
Visit our Areas of Study page to see a full list of what is available.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Administration officer
- Entrepreneur
- Foundation researcher
- Government official
- Nonprofit worker
- Researcher
- Writer
Featured Courses
- INDS 200 – Interdisciplinary Careers
- INQR 102 – Interdisciplinary Inquiry*
- RSCH 202 – Interdisciplinary Research*
- WRIT 403 – Technical Writing
*Course guides coming soon
Degree Information
- This degree falls under the College of Arts and Sciences.
- View the Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Course Guides (login required).
- Explore our interdisciplinary areas of study.
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our BS in Interdisciplinary Studies Research Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is interdisciplinary research?
You may be wondering, “What is interdisciplinary research, how is it different from interdisciplinary studies, and why should I get a degree in it?” Most jobs require a specific selection of education, training, and experience. If an existing degree doesn’t fit, multidisciplinary studies programs attempt to meet this need by stitching together several traditional degrees into one.
An interdisciplinary research degree is, as the name suggests, a more research-focused degree, while an interdisciplinary studies degree is more practitioner-focused. We have designed the interdisciplinary research degree to focus on 2 areas of study, and your program core will consist of 17 credit hours versus the 3 credit hours in the interdisciplinary studies degree. Additionally, your studies will end in a capstone project that allows you to synthesize the 2 areas of study you have chosen. You also can showcase your work in our Center for Research and Scholarship’s Research Week. Furthermore, your interdisciplinary internship can give you a chance to turn the knowledge you have gained into wisdom, which can further solidify your mastery of the subjects studied.
This research interdisciplinary degree can help prepare you for success by combining 2 areas that may require different sets of skills and knowledge. As you meld these areas of study together to create a unique skill set, you can set yourself apart from other candidates who have more traditional degrees.
What skills can I learn in interdisciplinary research?
No matter which areas of study you choose, Liberty can help you prepare for your next career move with practical professional skills, such as:
- Career track preparation to help you demonstrate how your special mix of studies prepares you best for your field
- Either grant writing or technical writing skills
- Fine arts skills in writing, communication, and more
- Liberal arts studies through Liberty’s College of Arts and Sciences that apply to many forms of business and culture
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Research methods
- Technical skills for many industries
Our goal is to help you apply your unique background and education to the career path that suits you best. Your training can equip you to see the world as a set of questions and potential answers yet to be uncovered. Liberty’s goal is to train the next generation of critical thinkers to explore the frontiers of knowledge. If you’d like to challenge yourself while developing answers to questions not yet asked, then Liberty can help.
How many areas of study can I choose?
You will have the ability to select 2 areas of study for a customized learning experience directly correlated with your research-focused career and academic goals.
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